A little-known story is that after winning the championship in 75, my father was a hot coaching commodity. And Toscano-Anderson used that as constant motivation to be at his best. Beaty slugged Meschery . But what he brings to this team extends far beyond what the stat sheet shows. Toscano-Anderson grew up attending Warriors' games at Oracle Arena. Al Attles, NBA player. Everything I envisioned as a young kid, when I met Ms. Attles and I had cornrows and I used to wear a Larry Hughes jersey to school, Im doing all of that right now. From left are Jeff Mullins, #23, and Happy Hairston, #52. After joining the former Philadelphia Warriors in 1960 as the clubs fifth-round draft choice, Attles became known as The Destroyer during his 11-year NBA career because of his unyielding physical presence along with 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Retired teacher Wilhelmina Attles was cleaning her kitchen last month when she came across a coffee mug adorned with signatures from one of her old third-grade classes at Montclair Elementary School. After that happened, I was just really aware that he needed me more than I had thought when he first came to school. She also did the cooking, the cleaning, paid the bills, helped with homework, carpooled us to our various activities and even taught me how to play basketball, as more and more of my fathers time was spent at work. Once he slipped up. You can too for just 11 cents a day for 11 months + receive a free Warriors Championship book. Want Warriors news delivered to your phone? She just changed my life, Toscano-Anderson shared. Ever! Attles coached the Warriors until 1983, compiling a 557518 regular-season record (588548 including playoffs) with six playoff appearances in 14 seasons. Her younger brother, a nephew and two of her cousins were all shot and killed in East Oakland. Most Californians can put off filing taxes until Oct. 16 but should they? Keeping that connection to his roots in the East Bay are important to him, too, as Toscano-Anderson understands that his story can serve to benefit others. I never thought in a million years Id be playing for the Warriors, let alone in the NBA, but its exciting for myself, for my family, for my friends, and for the people of Oakland.. She missed doctors appointments. Many of Juans new classmates had parents who were doctors or lawyers. He also didnt inundate us with a lot of technical things and paper work. Thompson: Known for his toughness, Warriors legend Al Attles' strength comes from his wife's love By Marcus Thompson II Apr 4, 2019 Al Attles, 82, is a champ in the kitchen. Click here if you are unable to view this gallery on a mobile device. Attles and his wife, Wilhelmina, reside in Oakland and have two adult children, Alvin III and Erica. Alvin Austin Attles Jr. (born November 7, 1936) is an American former professional basketball player and coach best known for his longtime association with the Golden State Warriors. Al Attles Basketball Player #173216 Most Popular Boost Birthday November 7, 1936 Birthplace Newark , NJ Age 86 years old Birth Sign Scorpio About Point guard who starred for the Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors from 1960-1971, and coached the team from 1970-1983. For kids that are from Oakland, they can identify with me., Toscano-Anderson continued: Its not like theyre looking at the Kobe Bryants or the LeBron James. To Toscano-Anderson, this meant that he too could compete against the talent in the G League. A large part of that was because it was a space for him to let out his competitive juices -- which he's had since birth. Furthermore, in 2018, Toscano-Anderson joined the G-League with the Santa Cruz Warriors, where he played for the club for two seasons. The lone constant during a journey that included stops in Mexico and Santa Cruz was his unparalleled effort. Toscano-Anderson joined the 2018-19 training camp roster of the Santa Cruz Warriors, G League affiliate of Golden State, as a local tryout player. It's another experience I share in common with him, often being told I acted or sounded "too white" to be Black. . Fueled by the desire to land a college scholarship and help his mom, Toscano-Anderson blossomed into a four-star recruit. Macario had bought the house in 1970 after moving to Oakland, where a couple of his sisters had settled, from the Mexican state of Michoacan. "We were houseless, we lived in a car, and from here and there to different places," Patricia said. After 3 hours of labor, Patricia gave birth to a 9-pound, 12-ounce baby. It wasn't until he was a bit older that he made a concerted effort to get more in touch with his Hispanic roots. 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On a handful of chilly nights, when Patricia couldnt afford a motel and no relatives had a spare room, she slept in the passenger seat while Juan and Ariana were in the back, their blankets pulled tight. He had planned to attend the party. An armed policeman spotted us running around and forcefully grabbed hold of me. But he gave up a six-figure salary and a luxury apartment in Monterrey for the chance to join more than two dozen players at a tryout for a training-camp spot with Golden States G League affiliate. But on the blacktop at recess, Toscano-Anderson forgot all about the outside world. Its nice they are recognizing someone who has been committed to the game of basketball.. Toscano-Anderson grew up in a similar situation, only with his Mexican roots. What she couldnt have foreseen was that Juan would travel the world, only to return to the Bay Area and offer hope to the next generation of Oaklanders. (D. Ross Cameron/Staff Archives), Oakland, CA January 31, 1989 - Golden State Warriors manager Al Attles. Al Attle's wife Wilhemina with children Erika and Alvin Jr. watch Game 4 of the championship series against the Washington Bullets May 25, 1975 (Photo by Terry Schmitt/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) DETAILS Restrictions: Contact your local office for all commercial or promotional uses. Marvin Gaye! He was just 19. He was there when Chamberlain scored 100 points in 1962. Before returning to his luxury apartment near Chase Center in San Francisco, Toscano-Anderson feasts at his favorite Mexican restaurant, Mariscos La Costa on International Boulevard. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. We were just so hurt, the staff and I, that a kid would be exposed to that, Attles said. But as a child, it's even harder. "Enjoy this journey that basketball and life have taken me on. His drive to get better also is intact. Former Golden State Warriors player and coach Alvin Attles and his wife Wilhelmina wave to fans along Broadway during the team's NBA championship victory parade in downtown Oakland, Calif., on . Although the American team was full of G League players, Mexico came out on top. He shot and killed Juan on 92nd Avenue. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. There were others who said he shouldn't have gone to training camp with the Warriors last year because they didn't have an open roster spot. Ahead of the 2018-19 season, he decided to go to the open tryouts being hosted by the G League Santa Cruz Warriors. A Warriors Outsiders segment was detailing Toscano-Andersons rise with Golden State. NBC Sports Bay Area celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by taking a trip south of the border to tell the story of Juan Toscano-Anderson's Mexican heritage, his experience playing professionally in Mexico and how his Oakland roots impacted his journey to the Warriors. He also serves as a team ambassador. To her surprise, she was having a boy. She did her best to provide for her children, but it never was easy to balance being a solo parent while maintaining a job in social work to support them. Sign me up! Golden State Warriors | Work to make people respect you, even if you cant do something for them.. As Toscano-Anderson said, money has never been the driving factor for him. He is the longest-serving coach in Warriors history, and also has the most wins in franchise history. It has been his entire life, as he grew up on 95th Avenue in East Oakland. Alvin, wake up! But it never changed Al Attles. Even then, he knew that suburbia didnt suit him. I just love to compete," Toscano-Andersonsaid. Patricia explained to Mrs. Attles that while she'd love for her son to be involved, but she simply didn't have the money for it. My mother, Wilhelmina, worked full time as a schoolteacher (almost forty years). He retired as a player after the 197071 season, and stayed on as head coach, guiding the Rick Barry-led Warriors to the 1975 NBA championship over the heavily favored Washington Bullets, making him the second African-American coach to win an NBA title (the first was Bill Russell). If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. "That's what makes me go.". I know I am Mexican. ", Earlier in his life, it was easier for Toscano-Anderson to identity as Black because of his surroundings. For the rest of the school year, she made herself available to Juan anytime he needed her. Toscano-Anderson still plays with that same mindset in the NBA. Steve (Kerr) has never made me feel like I was on a two-way. Without him, she felt lost. The Bay Area is catching a break from winter storms. pizza favorite shuts down after 13 years, plus more closings, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). She also helped him get on the Oakland Rebels' AAU basketball team. It's a city made up of an incredibly diverse population, making those of us who tend to fall in minority races or are biracial feel more at peace. On March 2, 1962, he was the team's second-leading scorer with 17 points on the night Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points. She was aware of the strugglesthe Toscano family was facing and wanted to help, so she suggested Toscano-Andersonenrollin the Golden State Warriors youth camp. She and Kansas City . "I never imagined it being a Warrior jersey. This is my fathers playful response when people ask how he feels about being inducted into the Hall of Fame. His top choice was Cal in nearby Berkeley, but his mother, desperate for him to get as far away from East Oaklands streets as possible, persuaded him to pick the Wisconsin school. But there were complications. For the next year, Patricia and her two youngest kids ping-ponged between relatives houses and budget motels, unsure where theyd sleep most nights. I am versatile. What are the similarities between money and potential? After finishing fifth on the Warriors all-time games played list (711), he transitioned into coaching the organization. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. Some nights, he slept with his mom, Patricia Toscano, and sister, Ariana, in their silver sedan. The boy bothering my aunt found that out the hard way. * * *. (By Howard Erker / Oakland Tribune), Former Golden State Warriors player and coach Alvin Attles and his wife Wilhelmina wave to fans along Broadway during the team's NBA championship victory parade in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Friday, June 19, 2015. (Ron Riesterer / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives), Oakland, CA February 13, 1976 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles at a press conference. Attles was never a star in the league, yet he was an . Toscano-Anderson would require resilience, a change in the NBAs style of play and some luck to go from a seldom-used college reserve to a rotation player with the Warriors. Kerr wore a 1970s style suit similar to what Attles wore on the sideline. Im all about winning. When Attles arranged for him to attend the Warriors youth basketball camp for free, she didnt imagine that it would start a hardwood odyssey that would culminate in a roster spot on his hometown NBA team. police arrest 2 teens suspected in brutal attack near Dolores Park, a hero of sorts to Mexicans and Mexican Americans. As a kid, Toscano-Anderson lived in five houses scattered across East Oakland. Attles also played on the Warriors' 1967 team that lost to Chamberlain's 6813 Philadelphia 76ers in an evenly matched, six-game championship series. Similarly, Toscano-Anderson has always been a Warrior, since he was part of the organization's youth program in the third grade. ", Download and subscribe to the Dubs Talk Podcast, Why JTA felt 'destined' to sign standard contract with Dubs, JTA sharesheartfelt moment with mom after contract signing. And so that was kind of humbling. "I was enjoying basketball, and that's what I do this for, to just enjoy the game," Toscano-Anderson said. Alvin Attles III is a writer, a filmmaker and the son of basketball Hall of Famer Al Attles. Everybody always said that if Al ever got into boxing, Barry said, he probably wouldve been a world champion.. I ran and collected all the family photo albums and put them in my car. Courtesy of Juan Toscano-Anderson's family. Alvin Attles was born on November 7, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. 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